RH details multiple 2022 initiatives; CEO cites ‘chaotic’ challenges in retailRH is moving full-speed ahead in a number of areas from new store (“galleries” in RH speak) and restaurant openings here and abroad to Gulfstream charter jet rentals. Five Below to open up to 400 stores during next two yearsFive Below is accelerating what is already one of the most aggressive expansion programs in specialty retail. Academy Sports + Outdoors to open 80 to 100 stores during next five years Academy Sports + Outdoors finished the year strong on its top and bottom lines, and posted its 16th consecutive quarter of positive comp sales. Consumer confidence rises for first time this year U.S. consumer confidence unexpectedly rose in March despite concerns about inflation and the war in Ukraine. Blue Yonder integrates data cloud platform with supply chain solution The Blue Yonder Luminate end-to-end supply chain platform is running on a new cloud-based data foundation. NPD: Consumer spending on in-person experiences on the rise Consumers are spending on in-person experiences again, but the expected pull-back on general retail spending has not played out. At least, not yet. Save Mart Companies acquired by Kingswood The Save Mart Companies has a new owner. Bed Bath & Beyond in deal with activist investor Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. has avoided a showdown with its activist investor Ryan Cohen, who previously shook things up at GameStop, where he is now chairman. Victoria’s Secret takes minority stake in women-founded swimwear brand Victoria’s Secret & Co. is diving deeper into the fast-growing swimwear category. Chico’s targets total revenue of $2.5 billion-plus by 2025 Chico’s FAS is confident that its turnaround strategy has taken hold. First Previous 137 138 139 140 141 Next Last